With non-conference play behind them, Penn State reaches the midseason mark with momentum to carry into a competitive Big Ten schedule.
The Nittany Lions are currently ranked No. 8 nationally with a 5-2-1 record. Although they have performed well in recent games, they didn’t open the year with the same success.
Ranked No. 11 prior to the start of the season, Penn State traveled to North Carolina to face then-No. 4 Duke in the first match of 2025.
Penn State gained an early 2-1 lead, but the Blue Devils held a clear offensive advantage. The game ended in a 3-2 loss, with the Nittany Lions getting outshot, 28-8.